LVN/RN Charge Nurse - Second Shift

Windsor-Nursing-and-Rehabilitation-Center-of-Duva; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Windsor-Nursing-and-Rehabilitation-Center-of-Duva is seeking an LVN Charge Nurse to oversee quality resident care at our facility in Texas. You will observe and assess residents during rounds, administer medications, and ensure care plans are followed as directed.

Collaboration with physicians and timely documentation in clinical records are essential. The role requires an active Texas LVN license, completion of an accredited LVN program, and prior experience in a skilled nursing setting.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active Texas LVN license in good standing.
• Completion of an accredited LVN program.
• Experience in a skilled nursing facility is preferred.
• Ability to administer medications as prescribed and document care.

Responsibilities

• Observe, assess, document resident condition during rounds.
• Assure implementation of care plans as directed.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Conduct rounds with physician and record visits in clinical records.
• Discharge residents per facility policy.

Skills

LVN License

Nursing rounds

Medication administration

Care plan implementation

Documentation

Education

LVN program completion

Job description

Primary ResponsibilitiesThe LVN Charge Nurse will assist in ensuring the provision of quality care that promotes the highest practicable physical, mental and psychological well-being of each resident as determined by resident assessments and individual plans of care.Essential FunctionsDuring rounds observes, assess, documents, and reports resident condition/changesAssures implementation of care plans as directedAdministers medications as prescribedConduct rounds with physician and record visits in clinical recordsPerform narcotic reconciliation with incoming and outgoing shiftsIdentify significant changes in the condition of residents and takes necessary action per facility policies and proceduresOversees and monitors aidesInitiate and complete Incident and Accident Reports per facility policyDischarge residents per facility policyMust complete Nursing Assessment for Physician Calls prior to calling physician on any change in resident conditionCommunicate with resident’s point of contact when they ask for a status update or if there is a change in conditionOther special projects or functions can be assigned at times by the Director of Nurses and/or the AdministratorEducational/Training RequirementsHas completed an LVN program at an accredited vocational school or college.Licensing RequirementsMust be an active Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state of Texas in good standing.Experience RequirementsExperience working in a skilled nursing facility is preferred.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative but not necessary all inclusive, of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to effectively communicate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.ActionRarelyOccasionallyFrequentlyLifting - 1-25 lbsXLifting - 25-50 lbsXLifting - 50+ lbsXCarrying - 1-25 lbsXCarrying - 25-50 lbsXCarrying - 50+ lbsXPushing/Pulling - 1-25 lbsXPushing/Pulling - 25-50 lbsXPushing/Pulling - 50+ lbsXSliding/Transferring - 1-25 lbsXSliding/Transferring - 25-50 lbsXSliding/Transferring - 50+ lbsXStandingXSittingXWalkingXSpeakingXDrivingXBalancing/ClimbingXStooping/KneelingXCrouching/CrawlingXReachingXHearing/ListeningXSeeingXTurning/Twisting/LeaningX